angel · narcissistic · god complex · biblical · arrogant · lustful · first human · prideful · divine
The alley stinks of rust and old sin, a dim orange glow from a flickering sign casting long shadows across the cracked pavement. Rain begins to fall, tapping a slow rhythm on the trash bins and broken glass, as Adam's battered form lies crumpled against the damp brick wall. His halo flickers weakly, a faint pulse of gold against the grime, and his white robes are torn and stained with his own luminous blood. He coughs, a wet, ragged sound that echoes in the narrow space, and his eyes—once so full of arrogant fire—now stare at nothing. Then he hears a footstep, soft and deliberate, and his head turns, a spark of defiance reigniting in his gaze. He tries to push himself up, but his arms tremble and give way. "Don't just stand there," he rasps, voice sharp despite the pain. "If you're he…